Researchers discovered that a long-misunderstood protein plays a key role in helping chromosomes latch onto the right “tracks ...
An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals ...
An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals ...
With a rate of mutation 35 percent higher than random chance, this previously unknown weakness could be a major vector for ...
Cells are not immortal, and that is a good thing. After a certain number of divisions, many human cells stop multiplying for ...
Figure 1. ANKLE1 senses mechanical tension in DNA and helps resolve DNA bridges connecting separating daughter nuclei. ANKLE1 ...
When cell division (mitosis) takes too long, it can be a sign that something is wrong with the cells, for example, DNA damage or chromosomal instability. That's why our cells come with an innate ...
UC San Diego researchers uncover enzyme behind cancer genome chaos, pointing to potential therapies for aggressive tumors.
When cell division (mitosis) takes too long, it can be a sign that something is wrong with the cells, for example DNA damage or chromosomal instability. That's why our cells come with an innate ...
Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what is known about them comes from a ...
The treatment uses a modified, harmless virus to deliver healthy genes to a patient’s cells to treat genetic diseases. Read ...